Last night’s loss, like all losses, can be attributed to a series of breakdowns. No one single player torpedoes a team, and no one play — even in the closing possessions of a tie game — is ever truly decisive. It’s like that old trope in baseball: The games in April mean e[...]

As Lisa Dillman writes in today’s Los Angeles Times, the meme that the Clippers would improve once all the starters were healthy and on the court has been debunked. Baron Davis has suggested that the problem is an offense weighted down by a heavy playbook. Chris Kaman says, “Coach is th[...]

First off, I hope everyone is out of harm’s way. Best to you and your families. A game against Golden State always presents challenges and opportunities. For Mike Dunleavy, who prefers a set halfcourt offense, Don Nelson’s ability to force a frenetic pace can take the Clippers out of t[...]

Since I made the case this morning touting the Clippers’ defensive potential, it’s only fair that I use the same post as a foil to make the counter-argument, with tonight’s debacle as a case study: I think this squad can evolve into a fairly good defensive team. Here’s the rosy pr[...]

I think this squad can evolve into a fairly good defensive team. Here’s the rosy prognosis – and you can take it with a grain of salt: In Baron Davis, Cuttino Mobley, and Eric Gordon, the Clippers have a trio of big, strong guards with the ability to play above-average on-ball defense. [...]